ShareRIYADH: HH the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and an official delegation accompanying him paid a landmark state visit to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, where he was received by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al-Saud. HH the Amir then visited Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud at Arqa Palace with the attendance of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad. King Salman welcomed HH the Amir and his accompanying delegation. During the visit, the deeply rooted ties between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia were touched on.
On behalf of King Salman, Crown Prince Mohammed decorated HH the Amir Sheikh Mishal with the King Abdulaziz Medal in recognition and appreciation for His Highness. Prince Mohammed then held a banquet in honor of HH the Amir and his accompanying delegation.
HH the Amir Sheikh Mishal, heading the Kuwaiti side, later engaged in official talks at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh with Crown Prince Mohammed, the Prime Minister and head of the Saudi side. The meeting tackled a myriad of issues, including the deeply rooted ties between the two nations, modes of developing the already existing partnership and furthering cooperation to support efforts of Gulf Cooperation Council member countries.
The two also discussed issues of common interest, countering regional and international challenges as well as exchanging perspectives on developments and efforts made in this regard. HH the Amir was then seen off by Prince Mohammed and senior state officials before returning to Kuwait. — KUNA
